Thoroughly Modern Marketing: Powering up community. We are a a non-profit community inspiring the modern marketing heroes of tomorrow and connecting the industry leaders of today. Meet the TMMPDX team: Lisa Peyton is one of the top digital marketers in the Pacific Northwest, serving as Executive Editor for Portland’s Internet marketing resource TMMPDX.COM. She has created […]

#tmmHappyHour Digital Marketing Happy Hour We meet monthly, the final TMM Tuesday of every month, in the lobby of The Nines hotel in downtown Portland. Feel free to share this event with anyone who may be interested in learning more about Thoroughly Modern Marketing! You can RSVP to the next #tmmHappyHour on Meetup.com. Sponsor […]

‘creating the marketing heroes of tomorrow’ TMM’s core value is providing community and support to new MODERN marketers and nurturing fresh talent. We are extremely excited to announce our #tmmMentoring | Thoroughly Modern Mentoring pilot program to launch fall 2014. The program will pair marketing students and industry newbies with experienced industry leaders. Our hope […]

Raise your hand if you know exactly what’s going on with search marketing right now. Come on, be honest. It can be tough to keep up. With the pace of change, innovation and expansion of search across the digital marketing arsenal, it’s no surprise that digital marketers from all over the Pacific Northwest are heading […]

Raise your hand if you know exactly what’s going on with search marketing right now. Come on, be honest. It can be tough to keep up. With the pace of change, innovation and expansion of search across the digital marketing arsenal, it’s no surprise that digital marketers from all over the Pacific Northwest are heading […]

#tmmJobs Do you have a great job you’d like to share with our readers? Looking for the latest openings in digital marketing? Look no further than #tmmJobs. Simply share your job related posts on social using #tmmJobs and we’ll re-share on our Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn channels. Be sure to follow #tmmJobs for access to […]

#tmmJobs Do you have a great job you’d like to share with our readers? Looking for the latest openings in digital marketing? Look no further than #tmmJobs. Simply share your job related posts on social using #tmmJobs and we’ll re-share on our Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn channels. Be sure to follow #tmmJobs for access to […]

Heather EnglishHeatherEnglishhenglish83@gmail.comAdministratorCurrently working for TMMPDX as the Director of Marketing and as a Digital Marketing Contractor, Heather has a diverse background in data management, analytics, social media, and writing. She is a graduate of the Digital Marketing Strategies Certificate Program at Portland State University. Heather is quite active, volunteering for many of Portland's premiere digital marketing events. You can often find her hiking in the Gorge, catching a local live show, or planning her next travels.Thoroughly Modern Marketing

This month’s events focuses on ways to help improve your content marketing. Begin with Framing Stories, Because Context is Everything then shift to Building on Insights Driven & High SEO Impact Content Strategy, and for visual content creation consider joining Video Strategy: Selling with Authentic Stories. Social Media and PR professionals alike won’t want to miss Jim Lukaszewski’s […]

Wendy HwangWendyHwangwendyhwangpdx@gmail.comAdministratorWendy Hwang is an account executive at Formic Media where she helps businesses engage and grow their online community through social media, search engine optimization (SEO), and internet advertising. Wendy has a degree in marketing and communications and has a Digital Marketing Strategy Certificate from Portland State University. She is an associate editor for Thoroughly Modern Marketing (TMM) where she features local digital marketing events.Thoroughly Modern Marketing

by Lisa Peyton, Executive Editor TMMPDX.COM I’m SO excited to announce the official kick-off of our #tmmMentoring program. This has been a ‘work in-progress’ for several months and I am ELATED that it’s finally coming to fruition. We have selected an AMAZING group of mentors and mentees and will be REVEALING our final pairings next […]

by Lisa Peyton, Executive Editor TMMPDX.COM I’m SO excited to announce the official kick-off of our #tmmMentoring program. This has been a ‘work in-progress’ for several months and I am ELATED that it’s finally coming to fruition. We have selected an AMAZING group of mentors and mentees and will be REVEALING our final pairings next […]

Lisa PeytonLisaPeytonlisa@tmmpdx.comAdministratorLisa is a leader in the field of digital marketing. Based in Portland, OR, she serves as executive editor at TMMPDX.COM and teaches digital strategy at Portland State University. Her services include social media coaching, content strategy and digital marketing consulting.Thoroughly Modern Marketing

It was only about a decade ago when brands didn’t have the slightest clue what Facebook fan pages, custom Google Plus business pages and Twitter business profiles were. Today, a brand wouldn’t be caught dead without having at least one active social network connected to their business. But when it comes to defining how social […]

It was only about a decade ago when brands didn’t have the slightest clue what Facebook fan pages, custom Google Plus business pages and Twitter business profiles were. Today, a brand wouldn’t be caught dead without having at least one active social network connected to their business. But when it comes to defining how social […]

Oh Facebook, how I hate you. You finally made me join, years after I’d seen the best minds of my generation spiral down into your shoddy UI embracing streams, ‘looking for an angry fix’. For all that time I’d refused to join on ethical lines: your invasive signup insistence to know everything about me was […]

Oh Facebook, how I hate you. You finally made me join, years after I’d seen the best minds of my generation spiral down into your shoddy UI embracing streams, ‘looking for an angry fix’. For all that time I’d refused to join on ethical lines: your invasive signup insistence to know everything about me was […]

Eli MadroneEliMadroneeli@madronecommunication.comContributorEli Madrone believes in creating community through technology, and using strategy, social, humor and design to do it. He is founder of Madrone Communication which offers clients website, social media and newsletter management, content creation, communication strategies, website development, and results-oriented design work. Learn more at www.MadroneCommunication.comThoroughly Modern Marketing

And that’s a wrap for another successful SoMe Awards! What a great day and night full of fantastic learnings and some of the best people in this industry. A special thank you to all that helped put together this fantastic event including our always amazing emcee Stephanie Stricklen and all staff and volunteers from Portland […]

And that’s a wrap for another successful SoMe Awards! What a great day and night full of fantastic learnings and some of the best people in this industry. A special thank you to all that helped put together this fantastic event including our always amazing emcee Stephanie Stricklen and all staff and volunteers from Portland […]

Heather EnglishHeatherEnglishhenglish83@gmail.comAdministratorCurrently working for TMMPDX as the Director of Marketing and as a Digital Marketing Contractor, Heather has a diverse background in data management, analytics, social media, and writing. She is a graduate of the Digital Marketing Strategies Certificate Program at Portland State University. Heather is quite active, volunteering for many of Portland's premiere digital marketing events. You can often find her hiking in the Gorge, catching a local live show, or planning her next travels.Thoroughly Modern Marketing

In 2012, Joel Gregory began looking for a new direction. His engineering job at Sharp Electronics no longer fulfilled him, so he started a blog in his spare time about his two passions: beer brewing and non-profit work. The blog was the beginning of a simple, but unique dream: A non-profit brewery that would […]

In 2012, Joel Gregory began looking for a new direction. His engineering job at Sharp Electronics no longer fulfilled him, so he started a blog in his spare time about his two passions: beer brewing and non-profit work. The blog was the beginning of a simple, but unique dream: A non-profit brewery that would […]

Michael MunkvoldMichaelMunkvoldmichaelmunkvold@gmail.comContributorMichael Munkvold is a professional writer with a background in journalism, technical writing and copy writing. He has written articles for such publications as Willamette Week, beportland.com and techwhirl.com, and created digital ads for companies such as Beauty and the Beach Swimwear and Northwest Graphic.
He studied journalism at University of Oregon and technical writing at Portland State University.Thoroughly Modern Marketing

These days, there are so many app development companies selling their own brands of web, mobile and native apps that they’re hard to tell apart. Where most developers stay within the limits of their app specialties, however, Portland-based DevelopmentNow explores – and often breaks – the boundaries of the industry itself. They have an […]

These days, there are so many app development companies selling their own brands of web, mobile and native apps that they’re hard to tell apart. Where most developers stay within the limits of their app specialties, however, Portland-based DevelopmentNow explores – and often breaks – the boundaries of the industry itself. They have an […]

Michael MunkvoldMichaelMunkvoldmichaelmunkvold@gmail.comContributorMichael Munkvold is a professional writer with a background in journalism, technical writing and copy writing. He has written articles for such publications as Willamette Week, beportland.com and techwhirl.com, and created digital ads for companies such as Beauty and the Beach Swimwear and Northwest Graphic.
He studied journalism at University of Oregon and technical writing at Portland State University.Thoroughly Modern Marketing

In the digital marketing world, search engine optimized lead generation is a bit like the Wild West: unsettled, filled with promise and constantly changing. Within the relatively new realm of SEO, marketers are still learning which lead generation techniques work and which don’t. It’s a brave new world that doesn’t really know what it is […]

In the digital marketing world, search engine optimized lead generation is a bit like the Wild West: unsettled, filled with promise and constantly changing. Within the relatively new realm of SEO, marketers are still learning which lead generation techniques work and which don’t. It’s a brave new world that doesn’t really know what it is […]

Michael MunkvoldMichaelMunkvoldmichaelmunkvold@gmail.comContributorMichael Munkvold is a professional writer with a background in journalism, technical writing and copy writing. He has written articles for such publications as Willamette Week, beportland.com and techwhirl.com, and created digital ads for companies such as Beauty and the Beach Swimwear and Northwest Graphic.
He studied journalism at University of Oregon and technical writing at Portland State University.Thoroughly Modern Marketing

Brian Zuercher is the CEO of Seen, a Columbus, Ohio-based marketing agency that, in his words “brings brands to life with visual content”. He is also one of a special breed in the world of brand marketing – an artist and entrepreneur who improves his clients’ brands through a unique blend of social media marketing […]

Brian Zuercher is the CEO of Seen, a Columbus, Ohio-based marketing agency that, in his words “brings brands to life with visual content”. He is also one of a special breed in the world of brand marketing – an artist and entrepreneur who improves his clients’ brands through a unique blend of social media marketing […]

Michael MunkvoldMichaelMunkvoldmichaelmunkvold@gmail.comContributorMichael Munkvold is a professional writer with a background in journalism, technical writing and copy writing. He has written articles for such publications as Willamette Week, beportland.com and techwhirl.com, and created digital ads for companies such as Beauty and the Beach Swimwear and Northwest Graphic.
He studied journalism at University of Oregon and technical writing at Portland State University.Thoroughly Modern Marketing

The World Love Foundation, run by Tony Kalhagen and his wife Terri-Lynn, raises funds to build water wells in Ghana, where thousands of people die every year from drinking unclean water. They then take their donors to the construction site in Ghana, where for a $4,000 fee they can see firsthand how their time and […]

The World Love Foundation, run by Tony Kalhagen and his wife Terri-Lynn, raises funds to build water wells in Ghana, where thousands of people die every year from drinking unclean water. They then take their donors to the construction site in Ghana, where for a $4,000 fee they can see firsthand how their time and […]

Michael MunkvoldMichaelMunkvoldmichaelmunkvold@gmail.comContributorMichael Munkvold is a professional writer with a background in journalism, technical writing and copy writing. He has written articles for such publications as Willamette Week, beportland.com and techwhirl.com, and created digital ads for companies such as Beauty and the Beach Swimwear and Northwest Graphic.
He studied journalism at University of Oregon and technical writing at Portland State University.Thoroughly Modern Marketing

by Lisa Peyton, Executive Editor TMMPDX.COM I’m SO excited to announce the official kick-off of our #tmmMentoring program. This has been a ‘work in-progress’ for several months and I am ELATED that it’s finally coming to fruition. We have selected an AMAZING group of mentors and mentees and will be REVEALING our final pairings next […]

by Lisa Peyton, Executive Editor TMMPDX.COM I’m SO excited to announce the official kick-off of our #tmmMentoring program. This has been a ‘work in-progress’ for several months and I am ELATED that it’s finally coming to fruition. We have selected an AMAZING group of mentors and mentees and will be REVEALING our final pairings next […]

Lisa PeytonLisaPeytonlisa@tmmpdx.comAdministratorLisa is a leader in the field of digital marketing. Based in Portland, OR, she serves as executive editor at TMMPDX.COM and teaches digital strategy at Portland State University. Her services include social media coaching, content strategy and digital marketing consulting.Thoroughly Modern Marketing

Last year Thoroughly Modern Marketing was THRILLED to award two very special candidates with a scholarship for PSU’s Intro to Digital Strategy course. Both Tracey and Jessica took the initiative to complete the entire certificate program and were selected as finalists to present their final digital strategy projects at the Student Marketer of the Year […]

Last year Thoroughly Modern Marketing was THRILLED to award two very special candidates with a scholarship for PSU’s Intro to Digital Strategy course. Both Tracey and Jessica took the initiative to complete the entire certificate program and were selected as finalists to present their final digital strategy projects at the Student Marketer of the Year […]

Lisa PeytonLisaPeytonlisa@tmmpdx.comAdministratorLisa is a leader in the field of digital marketing. Based in Portland, OR, she serves as executive editor at TMMPDX.COM and teaches digital strategy at Portland State University. Her services include social media coaching, content strategy and digital marketing consulting.Thoroughly Modern Marketing

Our latest TMM Success Story features Daniel Kawamoto. Daniel completed the Portland State University Digital Marketing Strategies program in order to transition out of the hospitality industry into a role in digital marketing. Daniel also volunteered for organizations like TMMPDX and the Social Media (SoMe) Awards during his transition. Daniel is currently in his second year […]

Our latest TMM Success Story features Daniel Kawamoto. Daniel completed the Portland State University Digital Marketing Strategies program in order to transition out of the hospitality industry into a role in digital marketing. Daniel also volunteered for organizations like TMMPDX and the Social Media (SoMe) Awards during his transition. Daniel is currently in his second year […]

James C. SmithJames C.Smithjames.c.smithpdx@gmail.comAdministratorJames comes to digital marketing with over 15 years of experience as an industry analyst and market intelligence manager at companies like Gartner Group and Deloitte analyzing Technology sector markets and companies. James is focused on using technology to answer questions, solve problems and measure results. When not immersed in the digital world, you can find James enjoying all things Portland: craft beer, food carts, and Trail Blazer basketball. Connect with James on Google+Thoroughly Modern Marketing

Hannah Meuser is a Social Media Specialist at Anvil Media, a Portland-based integrated marketing agency that specializes in search engine marketing, social media and analytics. She has been working in marketing ever since she moved to Portland from Wilmington, North Carolina, making her name in clientele management and product development for such companies as […]

Hannah Meuser is a Social Media Specialist at Anvil Media, a Portland-based integrated marketing agency that specializes in search engine marketing, social media and analytics. She has been working in marketing ever since she moved to Portland from Wilmington, North Carolina, making her name in clientele management and product development for such companies as […]

Michael MunkvoldMichaelMunkvoldmichaelmunkvold@gmail.comContributorMichael Munkvold is a professional writer with a background in journalism, technical writing and copy writing. He has written articles for such publications as Willamette Week, beportland.com and techwhirl.com, and created digital ads for companies such as Beauty and the Beach Swimwear and Northwest Graphic.
He studied journalism at University of Oregon and technical writing at Portland State University.Thoroughly Modern Marketing

#tmmTV: TMM Success Stories – Making the leap from student to marketing professional This #tmmTV Hangout On Air features TMM community members Heather English, James C. Smith, Sthuthi Sagal and PSU’s Digital Marketer of the Year, Jana Kopp. They have all made the journey from student to digital marketing PRO and are offering up […]

#tmmTV: TMM Success Stories – Making the leap from student to marketing professional This #tmmTV Hangout On Air features TMM community members Heather English, James C. Smith, Sthuthi Sagal and PSU’s Digital Marketer of the Year, Jana Kopp. They have all made the journey from student to digital marketing PRO and are offering up […]

Lisa PeytonLisaPeytonlisa@tmmpdx.comAdministratorLisa is a leader in the field of digital marketing. Based in Portland, OR, she serves as executive editor at TMMPDX.COM and teaches digital strategy at Portland State University. Her services include social media coaching, content strategy and digital marketing consulting.Thoroughly Modern Marketing

#tmmTV SoMe Awards Edition: Chris Brogan, Stephanie Stricklen Cindy King and Ric Dragon Welcome to #tmmTV SoMe Awards Edition! Our guest panelists include: – Stephanie Stricklen, SoMe Award emcee, KGW New Anchor – Chris Brogan, SoMe Award Hall of Fame Award winner and CEO and President of Human Business Works. His latest book is called […]

#tmmTV SoMe Awards Edition: Chris Brogan, Stephanie Stricklen Cindy King and Ric Dragon Welcome to #tmmTV SoMe Awards Edition! Our guest panelists include: – Stephanie Stricklen, SoMe Award emcee, KGW New Anchor – Chris Brogan, SoMe Award Hall of Fame Award winner and CEO and President of Human Business Works. His latest book is called […]

Lisa PeytonLisaPeytonlisa@tmmpdx.comAdministratorLisa is a leader in the field of digital marketing. Based in Portland, OR, she serves as executive editor at TMMPDX.COM and teaches digital strategy at Portland State University. Her services include social media coaching, content strategy and digital marketing consulting.Thoroughly Modern Marketing

This broadcast features Portland marketing executive, Raime Merriman. She discusses her role as president of Portland Female Executives or PDXfX.org. Learn how to get involved with this supportive women’s group as Raime discusses details about their upcoming events, volunteer opportunities and open board positions. We are also joined by TMMPDX Senior Editor, Heather English, who […]

This broadcast features Portland marketing executive, Raime Merriman. She discusses her role as president of Portland Female Executives or PDXfX.org. Learn how to get involved with this supportive women’s group as Raime discusses details about their upcoming events, volunteer opportunities and open board positions. We are also joined by TMMPDX Senior Editor, Heather English, who […]

Lisa PeytonLisaPeytonlisa@tmmpdx.comAdministratorLisa is a leader in the field of digital marketing. Based in Portland, OR, she serves as executive editor at TMMPDX.COM and teaches digital strategy at Portland State University. Her services include social media coaching, content strategy and digital marketing consulting.Thoroughly Modern Marketing

In this webcast you will learn about Portland’s own digital marketing certificate program. Part of Portland State’s Professional Development Center, the certificate includes 5 courses that prepare industry professionals to implement successful digital marketing campaigns. PSU instructor, Lisa Peyton, is joined by program grads Sarah Pierce, Hannah Meuser, Julia Tucker and Heather […]

In this webcast you will learn about Portland’s own digital marketing certificate program. Part of Portland State’s Professional Development Center, the certificate includes 5 courses that prepare industry professionals to implement successful digital marketing campaigns. PSU instructor, Lisa Peyton, is joined by program grads Sarah Pierce, Hannah Meuser, Julia Tucker and Heather […]

Lisa PeytonLisaPeytonlisa@tmmpdx.comAdministratorLisa is a leader in the field of digital marketing. Based in Portland, OR, she serves as executive editor at TMMPDX.COM and teaches digital strategy at Portland State University. Her services include social media coaching, content strategy and digital marketing consulting.Thoroughly Modern Marketing

It was only about a decade ago when brands didn’t have the slightest clue what Facebook fan pages, custom Google Plus business pages and Twitter business profiles were. Today, a brand wouldn’t be caught dead without having at least one active social network connected to their business. But when it comes to defining how social […]

It was only about a decade ago when brands didn’t have the slightest clue what Facebook fan pages, custom Google Plus business pages and Twitter business profiles were. Today, a brand wouldn’t be caught dead without having at least one active social network connected to their business. But when it comes to defining how social […]

Oh Facebook, how I hate you. You finally made me join, years after I’d seen the best minds of my generation spiral down into your shoddy UI embracing streams, ‘looking for an angry fix’. For all that time I’d refused to join on ethical lines: your invasive signup insistence to know everything about me was […]

Oh Facebook, how I hate you. You finally made me join, years after I’d seen the best minds of my generation spiral down into your shoddy UI embracing streams, ‘looking for an angry fix’. For all that time I’d refused to join on ethical lines: your invasive signup insistence to know everything about me was […]

Eli MadroneEliMadroneeli@madronecommunication.comContributorEli Madrone believes in creating community through technology, and using strategy, social, humor and design to do it. He is founder of Madrone Communication which offers clients website, social media and newsletter management, content creation, communication strategies, website development, and results-oriented design work. Learn more at www.MadroneCommunication.comThoroughly Modern Marketing

Over the past few years I’ve run dozens of Facebook ad campaigns with mixed success. During that time some of the most successful campaigns have been for event promotion. Yet I still see very few people using Facebook ads to promote their events. Thanks to increasingly improved targeting options, using Facebook ads for event promotion […]

Over the past few years I’ve run dozens of Facebook ad campaigns with mixed success. During that time some of the most successful campaigns have been for event promotion. Yet I still see very few people using Facebook ads to promote their events. Thanks to increasingly improved targeting options, using Facebook ads for event promotion […]

Adam LeeAdamLeeadam@adamleedesign.comContributorI love digital marketing, strategic website planning and building online communities. In my past life I was a graphic designer but have transitioned to the marketing side of things and couldn't be happier. I'm currently working in healthcare marketing in Portland, Oregon.
I spend too much time on Twitter, love riding my dirt bike but I'm happiest when I'm hanging out with my two boys and my wife.Thoroughly Modern Marketing

Here’s your chance win the ULTIMATE SoMe Awards VIP Experience! Full VIP includes: 2 Tickets to the SoMe Awards Access to the SoMe VIP Lounge (complimentary champagne) Special admittance for two guests to a Speakers Luncheon. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to talk shop with leading industry experts. You’ll also receive signed […]

Here’s your chance win the ULTIMATE SoMe Awards VIP Experience! Full VIP includes: 2 Tickets to the SoMe Awards Access to the SoMe VIP Lounge (complimentary champagne) Special admittance for two guests to a Speakers Luncheon. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to talk shop with leading industry experts. You’ll also receive signed […]

Heather EnglishHeatherEnglishhenglish83@gmail.comAdministratorCurrently working for TMMPDX as the Director of Marketing and as a Digital Marketing Contractor, Heather has a diverse background in data management, analytics, social media, and writing. She is a graduate of the Digital Marketing Strategies Certificate Program at Portland State University. Heather is quite active, volunteering for many of Portland's premiere digital marketing events. You can often find her hiking in the Gorge, catching a local live show, or planning her next travels.Thoroughly Modern Marketing

Here’s your chance win the ULTIMATE SoMe Awards VIP Experience! Full VIP includes: 2 Tickets to the SoMe Awards Access to the SoMe VIP Lounge (complimentary champagne) Special admittance for two guests to a Speakers Luncheon. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to talk shop with leading industry experts. You’ll also receive signed […]

Heather EnglishHeatherEnglishhenglish83@gmail.comAdministratorCurrently working for TMMPDX as the Director of Marketing and as a Digital Marketing Contractor, Heather has a diverse background in data management, analytics, social media, and writing. She is a graduate of the Digital Marketing Strategies Certificate Program at Portland State University. Heather is quite active, volunteering for many of Portland's premiere digital marketing events. You can often find her hiking in the Gorge, catching a local live show, or planning her next travels.Thoroughly Modern Marketing